Online Master of Science in Dietetics

Program Overview

The Online Master of Science in Dietetics program at Cal Poly Pomona is designed to help students become successful Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDNs). This fully online, asynchronous program provides the flexibility for students with DPD verification statements to continue their education prior to, or during their postgraduate supervised practice (Dietetic Internship) programs. This program can also bolster the skills of bachelor’s-prepared, practicing RDs who are seeking a graduate degree to be more competitive in the job market.

Program Details

The MS in Dietetics program's target population includes postgraduate RD/RDNs interested in learning more about nutrition and dietetics and/or obtaining continuing education credits, and/or receiving a master’s degree; and post-baccalaureate students who wish to become a RD/RDNs. This program is not an ACEND accredited supervised practice program. Students with a DPD verification statement will still need to complete an internship either concurrent with or after completing this degree. While Cal Poly Pomona does have a dietetic internship, it cannot be combined with the online MS in Dietetics at this time. Graduates of this program can apply to the CPP internship the year they will graduate, to start supervised practice that fall.

The Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a nationally recognized health professional who specializes in the promotion and integration of proper nutrition practices. The RD works with individuals and groups from diverse cultures with varying concerns to help them make positive lifestyle changes. There are many employment opportunities in food and nutrition for the Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, each differing by target population, level of expertise, and primary location. Some career options include:

Clinical Dietetics
Community Nutrition
Food Service Management
Business and Industry
Private Practice/Consultation
Research

Appreciation for the profession is growing, translating into a greater need for and utilization of nutrition experts in health promotion practices throughout the country. For more information on the RD,

visit www.eatright.org.